Emma vs Samira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samira

Girl #771 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"entertaining companion, pleasant conversationalist"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#771
Total SSA Count
364
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Sami, Mira

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Samira Rank #771

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #771 for Samira.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Samira ___

  • Samira Nour
  • Samira Aisha
  • Samira Leila
  • Samira Yasmin
  • Samira Grace
  • Samira Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Samira

Amira Layla Yasmine Tariq Kareem

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Samira more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Samira at #771 in the United States.

What do Emma and Samira mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Samira means "entertaining companion, pleasant conversationalist" (Arabic origin).

Are Emma and Samira boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Samira is primarily a girl name.

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